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Warning: Graphic content and general depressing stuff. This week we're introduced to the shameless hypocrisy of Gilead's misogynistic new world order via Offred's attendance at a swanky 'secret' brothel. She's lucky enough to bag an invite from the creepy Commander Beardface, and we're lucky enough to have trash cans on hand to puke into every time … Continue reading Hulu Recap: The Handmaid’s Tale, Episode 8, “Jezebel’s”

Last episode ended with a bombshell about Luke, Offred's husband, having survived his encounter with the Guardians. This episode, we learn what's happened to Luke since. It kicks off with a flashback, showing us the same scene as in episode one - June (Offred), Luke, and Hannah attempting to flee the new regime by car. … Continue reading Hulu Recap: The Handmaid’s Tale, Episode 7, “The Other Side”

Before you get all excited, no, Rory's not back, and we don't actually know what her punishment was for the casual, murderous joyride she took the other day. What we do know now is some of Lady Beardface's backstory, hooray! Our favorite character (gag) gets a little more fleshed out. Surprisingly, rounding her out does not … Continue reading Hulu Recap: The Handmaid’s Tale, Episode 6, “A Woman’s Place”